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Study: Bakken oil field is causing a rise in air pollution, study says
An oil and natural gas field in the western United States is largely responsible for a global uptick of the air pollutant ethane, according to a new study. Associated Press. Apr 30 2016
There are other ways ethane gets into the atmosphere — including wildfires and natural seepage from […]
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Study: Fracking in the US causing global surge in dangerous gas
Researchers solve ‘atmospheric mystery’ of why levels of ethane suddenly stopped falling and started rising across the planet. The Independent, United Kingdom. Apr 29 Ian Johnston Science Correspondent, Friday 29 April 2016
Fracking of shale oil fields in the US is causing a global surge of a gas […]
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Fracking wells released over 5 billion pounds of methane in one year
Being in close proximity to fracking operations could screw up your sexual health, cause developmental defects and cancer, induce seismic activity around you, and the list goes on. Grist. Apr 16 2016
Fracking wells released over 5 billion pounds of methane in one year
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Texas fracking numbers are mind-boggling, but what do they really mean?
Environmental groups have analyzed the data and come up with a set of staggering numbers to illustrate the impact of fracking in Texas. Dallas Morning News, Texas. Apr 15 2016
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Opponents question climate benefits, morality of natural gas
An interfaith group of religious organizations held a rally at the state Capitol Monday, calling on Governor Tom Wolf to halt natural gas development. StateImpact Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. Mar 22 2016
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Fracking to prompt sharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions
Fracking is set to lead to a sharp rise in emissions of climate changing greenhouse gases, an authoritative new study reveals. The Independent, United Kingdom. Mar 14 2016
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Fracking could be behind startling increase in US methane surge, experts say
Startling increases in one of the main pollutants that cause global warming have been unexpectedly discovered over the United States – and the main suspect is the country’s booming fracking industry.
The Independent, 5 March 2016.
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California gas leak was the worst man-made greenhouse-gas disaster in U.S. history, study says
The massive leak that vented millions of pounds of natural gas from a Los Angeles storage facility now appears to have been the worst accidental discharge of greenhouse gases in U.S. history, scientists concluded in an analysis released Thursday.
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Bureau of Land Management rule to cut back methane waste draws quick fire
A rule unveiled today by the Bureau of Land Management clamping down on the loss of natural gas from roughly 100,000 wells on federal and tribal lands met immediate resistance from congressional Republicans and industry groups. Greenwire. Jan 25
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Mercaptans in methane leak make Porter Ranch residents sick, and fearful
Little research has been done on the lasting impact of mercaptans, the chemical regulators say has caused headaches, nosebleeds and nausea. InsideClimate News. Jan 25
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